How Do You Spell MACHINATE?

Pronunciation: [mˈakɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "machinate" is spelled m-a-c-h-i-n-a-t-e. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈmækɪneɪt/. The "m" sound is pronounced with lips together and a nasal sound from the nose. The "a" sound is pronounced as the "a" in "cat." The "ch" sound is pronounced as the "k" in "kite." The "i" sound is pronounced as the "i" in "bit." The "n" sound is pronounced with the tongue pressed to the back of the top teeth. The "ate" sound is pronounced as the "ayt" in "late."

MACHINATE Meaning and Definition

1. Machinate is a verb that traditionally refers to the act of plotting, scheming, or devising a secret plan typically with a negative connotation. It is often associated with the clandestine manipulation or contrivance of events and people to achieve a specific goal or outcome. The term is derived from the Latin word "machinari," meaning "to contrive" or "to devise."

   To machinate is to engage in a deliberate and often covert effort to maneuver or manipulate situations, often driven by personal gain, power, or control. It suggests a crafty and cunning nature, with individuals who machinate being strategic and calculative in their actions. The plotting associated with machination can involve complex schemes, political intrigue, or devious tactics aimed at achieving an advantage or subverting others.

   The act of machination is often characterized by careful planning, coordination, and careful execution of a hidden or covert agenda. It can involve influencing events, people, or circumstances through calculated maneuvers, manipulations, or secret agreements. Machination can occur in various domains, such as politics, business, espionage, or even interpersonal relationships.

   However, it is important to note that the contemporary usage of machinate has expanded beyond its negative connotations. In some contexts, it can simply refer to the act of planning or devising something, devoid of any nefarious intentions. Nonetheless, its primary definition remains associated with the secretive and crafty plotting of schemes.

2. To plan or contrive; to form a scheme; to plot.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MACHINATE

• machinst
• machinac
• machinese
• machiato
• machate
• machinal
• machinary
• machinge
• machina
• machinme
• machinayte
• machinater
• machinte
• machinatte
• machinete
• machinlike
• cacinate
• Machinan
• tachinae
• Manzinate
• machiette
• Malvinae
• Tashinate
• Orchinate
• machanite

Etymology of MACHINATE

The word "machinate" is derived from the Latin word "machinari", which means to contrive or devise. This Latin word is derived from the noun "machina", meaning a machine or device. From Latin, "machinari" was later borrowed into Old French as "machiner", which eventually entered Middle English as "machin" or "machinen". Over time, the word evolved into its modern form, "machinate". The term generally refers to the act of scheming, plotting, or planning something, often with a negative connotation.

Similar spelling words for MACHINATE

• machine tool,
• macintosh,
• Maginot Line,
• macintyre,
• machinator,
• magnate,
• machination,
• maginot,
• mackintosh,
• machmeter.

Conjugate verb Machinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have machinated

you would have machinated

he/she/it would have machinated

we would have machinated

they would have machinated

I would have machinate

you would have machinate

he/she/it would have machinate

we would have machinate

they would have machinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been machinating

you would have been machinating

he/she/it would have been machinating

we would have been machinating

they would have been machinating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would machinate

you would machinate

he/she/it would machinate

we would machinate

they would machinate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be machinating

you would be machinating

he/she/it would be machinating

we would be machinating

they would be machinating

FUTURE

I will machinate

you will machinate

he/she/it will machinate

we will machinate

they will machinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be machinating

you will be machinating

he/she/it will be machinating

we will be machinating

they will be machinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have machinated

you will have machinated

he/she/it will have machinated

we will have machinated

they will have machinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been machinating

you will have been machinating

he/she/it will have been machinating

we will have been machinating

they will have been machinating

IMPERATIVE

you machinate

we let´s machinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to machinate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was machinating

you were machinating

he/she/it was machinating

we were machinating

they were machinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

machinated

PAST PERFECT

I had machinated

you had machinated

he/she/it had machinated

we had machinated

they had machinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been machinating

you had been machinating

he/she/it had been machinating

we had been machinating

they had been machinating

PRESENT

I machinate

you machinate

he/she/it machinates

we machinate

they machinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am machinating

you are machinating

he/she/it is machinating

we are machinating

they are machinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

machinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have machinated

you have machinated

he/she/it has machinated

we have machinated

they have machinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been machinating

you have been machinating

he/she/it has been machinating

we have been machinating

they have been machinating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it machinate

SIMPLE PAST

I machinated

you machinated

he/she/it machinated

we machinated

they machinated